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With plastics’ future tied to the chemicals industry, what are the ongoing drivers and challenges that affect both?
As the world moves along the path to a zero-carbon future, the chemical industry, along with all other industrial sectors, is under heightened pressure to hasten its transition. For the sector sustainability is not a new challenge; for decades companies have worked under increasingly stringent regulations. The spotlight is now shining brightly on chemical companies and their impact on climate change, global food supply shortages and how to deal with plastic waste. But what are the actual drivers for sustainable transformation in the chemicals industry?